General Topics and Announcements
Affordable, Sustainable Housing in Bend
Bend’s rapid growth is contributing to a problem which many people are familiar with – a lack of affordable housing. Half of Bend’s households earn the area median income (AMI)…
Read MoreRubbish Renewed
You won’t want to miss out on the upcoming “Rubbish Renewed” Eco Fashion Show on January 15th. The event is “rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art…
Read MoreOutdoor School Statewide Public Engagement Gatherings
The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) and the Oregon Outdoor Education Coalition (OOEC) are hosting a series of vibrant community discussions across the state to hear what YOU think about Outdoor School…
Read MoreGreen Drinks at The Gear Fix
Be sure to come by The Gear Fix this Thursday, November 20th from 5pm-7pm for Green Drinks, the bi-monthly networking and inspirational gathering for Central Oregon.
Read MoreRecycle Right for America Recycles Day
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is asking Central Oregonians to join people from across the country to celebrate America Recycles Day, coming up on November 15th, the only nationally…
Read MoreStrategic Storytelling Workshop: The Secret to Stories that Inspire Action
Designed for Nonprofit Leaders, Business Leaders, and Outreach Specialists alike, this workshop will help you harness the power of storytelling and strategy to inform, persuade, inspire, and engage audiences. In…
Read MoreGarden Build Out Event!
Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center to start work on the garden design and build out this fall (generously supported by donors and the Jack Johnson…
Read More2014 Sustainability Awards: Call for Applications
Sustainability Awards application forms and info can be found here. Do you know an individual, business, or organization that is making sustainability real in our community, someone who sets an example…
Read MoreMatch Announced for Garden!
We have exciting news! Thanks to your generous contributions and support, we have raised $1900 so far in support of the Kansas Avenue Youth Learning Garden through our online giving campaign. PLUS, the…
Read MoreA Changing Climate in Central Oregon
Reduced mountain snow-pack, increased wildfires, and longer lasting droughts are all possible in Central Oregon’s future. Climate change is happening now, and Central Oregonians are feeling the effects of climate…
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